JETAA Chicago Winter Photo Challenge!

The weather outside may be frightful, but the winter can also become a time to slow down and reflect on the stillness and beauty surrounding us.

Join JETAA Chicago for a virtual Winter Photo Challenge. To participate, in the next two weeks, we invite you to share a photo and short description of a unique winter scenery that you noticed while traveling around Japan* to philanthropy@jetaachicago.com and marketing@jetaachicago.com. Then, join us for a virtual gathering on Thursday, February 16 from 7-8 PM CT, where we will share some wintery stories from Japan while huddled together around a virtual fireplace. We’ll also host a raffle for one lucky winner to win a $50 gift card to GAIJIN, an okonomiyaki and kakigori restaurant in Chicago. All JET alumni and Friends of JET are welcome to join, but only those who participate in the virtual challenge and share a photograph will be eligible for the raffle.

*By submitting a photo, you grant JETAA Chicago permission to post on official JETAA Chicago accounts, including on our website and social media accounts.

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Questions? Contact Sheila.

Journey to Tokai: Mie with the Japan America Society of Chicago (JASC)

Continue your journey through the prefectures of Japan with Japan America Society of Chicago (JASC) 's next "Journey" event: Journey to Tokai: Mie on Thursday, February 9th from 6-7 pm CST!

About the Event

-Mie, Once in Your Lifetime – Ranging from Suzuka Circuit, where F1 Gran Prix takes place, the birthplace of Iga-ryu Ninja and Kumano Kodo ancient pilgrimage routes to Matsusaka Beef and Ise-ebi spiny lobster, some of Japan’s most sought-after cuisines, Mie never fails to stimulate your interest and appetite. Located in central Japan, the prefecture is easily accessible from major international airports.

About the Speaker

Tala Karmy-Jones is an American Coordinator for International Relations at the Mie Prefectural Government’s Diversity Promotion Division. Tala moved to Mie in 2021 after graduating from the University of Washington with a double degree in Anthropology and Japanese Language. She is very excited and thankful for the opportunity to introduce Mie’s cultural assets in this presentation.

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Journey to Hokuriku: Ishikawa with the Japan America Society of Chicago (JASC)

Continue your journey through the prefectures of Japan with Japan America Society of Chicago's next "Journey" event: Journey to Hokuriku: Ishikawa on Thursday, January 26th from 6-7 pm CST!

About the Event

“The Culture of Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Passed Down from the Samurai Era”

During the Samurai period (1603-1868), Kanazawa invested more in culture than in military affairs, and many cultures flourished as a result. Centuries later, we are still carrying on the traditions from that time. We would like to trace Kanazawa’s past and present with you.

About the Speaker

Ms. Yumiko Omoteguchi is currently the Europe, North America and Oceania markets Team Leader for the Inbound Tourism Division of the Ishikawa Prefectural Government since 2019. She has worked in the Inbound Tourism Division since 2014.

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